Career and Education Opportunities for Plasterers in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has a population of 3,687,050, which has grown by 6.85% in the last 10 years. Nicknamed the "Sooner State," Oklahoma's capital and most populous city is Oklahoma City.

About 240 people are currently employed as plasterers in Oklahoma. By 2016, this is expected to grow 17% to about 280 people employed. This is better than the national trend for plasterers, which sees this job pool growing by about 6.6% over the next eight years. In general, plasterers apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, or similar materials.

The income of a plasterer is about $17 hourly or $36,790 per year on average in Oklahoma. In the U.S. as a whole, their income is about $18 hourly or $37,470 yearly on average. Earnings for plasterers are better than earnings in the general category of Carpentry and Masonry in Oklahoma and better than general Carpentry and Masonry category earnings nationally.

In 2008, there were a total of 2,206,469 jobs in Oklahoma. The average annual income was $35,969 in 2008, up from $34,298 the preceding year. The unemployment rate in Oklahoma was 6.4% in 2009, which has grown by 2.7% since the previous year. Roughly 20.3% of Oklahoma residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Oklahoma include boiler, tank, and shipping container manufacturing, pump manufacturing, and oil field machinery manufacturing. Notable tourist destinations include the Banker Art Museum, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and the Oklahoma Historical Society.

CITIES WITH Plasterer OPPORTUNITIES IN Oklahoma

JOB DESCRIPTION: Plasterer

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In general, plasterers apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, or similar materials. They also may also set ornamental plaster.

Every day, plasterers are expected to be able to twist and stretch their arms and legs to get work done. They need to move quickly in order to hold onto or control objects and devices. It is also important that they lift, push and move large and heavy objects.

Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Oklahoma include:

Brick and Block Mason. Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, and other structures.

Bricklayer Helper. Help brickmasons, blockmasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

LOCATION INFORMATION: Oklahoma

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Oklahoma has a population of 3,687,050, which has grown by 6.85% over the past decade. Nicknamed the "Sooner State," Oklahoma's capital and biggest city is Oklahoma City. In 2008, there were a total of 2,206,469 jobs in Oklahoma. The average annual income was $35,969 in 2008, up from $34,298 the previous year. The unemployment rate in Oklahoma was 6.4% in 2009, which has grown by 2.7% since the previous year. Approximately 20.3% of Oklahoma residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Oklahoma include boiler, tank, and shipping container manufacturing, pump manufacturing, and oil field machinery manufacturing. Notable tourist attractions include the Amateur Softball Association of Amrca NTNL Hdqrtrs, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and the Oklahoma Museums Association.